Photoshop with MattWed, 27 Aug 2014 12:00:00 +0000Tue, 13 Feb 2018 13:23:34 +0000Libsyn WebEngine 2.0http://www.peachpit.com/podcasts/channel.aspx?c=f833aac7-8922-4a01-b1d4-e10805e67b6a
enhttp://www.peachpit.com/podcasts/channel.aspx?c=f833aac7-8922-4a01-b1d4-e10805e67b6aptgpodcasts@pearsoned.com (ptgpodcasts@pearsoned.com)http://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/9/0/5/d9055bf3d396f9ea/soapy.jpgPhotoshop with MattPeachpit TVbridge,camera,design,effects,expert,imageediting,images,kloskowski,lightroom,mp4,napp,peachpittv,photography,photoshop,photoshopcs3,raw,techniques,tutorials,videocleanptgpodcasts@pearsoned.comepisodicChanging Your Capture Time on Photos in LightroomWed, 27 Aug 2014 12:00:00 +0000When you travel across time zones, you probably don't set your camera date/time to the new location's time. While Lightroom will indeed let you change this on each photo, this video will show you a much easier way to do it for a group of photos all at once.]]>When you travel across time zones, you probably don't set your camera date/time to the new location's time. While Lightroom will indeed let you change this on each photo, this video will show you a much easier way to do it for a group of photos all at once.]]>photography,creative,matt,digital,lightroom,photoshop,kloskowski,cc,metadata,exif,datetimeThe New Path Blur in Photoshop CC 2014Wed, 20 Aug 2014 12:00:00 +0000One of my favorite new features in the latest batch of CC 2014 changes is the Path Blur filter. Finally, as you'll see in this video, we can blur things along a specific path (even curves), rather than in just one direction.]]>One of my favorite new features in the latest batch of CC 2014 changes is the Path Blur filter. Finally, as you'll see in this video, we can blur things along a specific path (even curves), rather than in just one direction.]]>photography,creative,matt,tools,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,cc,filterRetouching with Color AdaptationWed, 23 Jul 2014 11:00:00 +0000Retouching images and removing distractions is always a tricky thing. While some tools may work for one area, the same tools may leave unwanted effects in other areas. That's where one of the newer settings for retouching tools comes in. With the Color Adaptation options that we now have, we have a better and more effective way to remove distractions while hiding your tracks so nobody can see the work that was done.]]>Retouching images and removing distractions is always a tricky thing. While some tools may work for one area, the same tools may leave unwanted effects in other areas. That's where one of the newer settings for retouching tools comes in. With the Color Adaptation options that we now have, we have a better and more effective way to remove distractions while hiding your tracks so nobody can see the work that was done.]]>photography,color,creative,matt,tools,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,cc,adaptation,retouchingOne of the Slickest New Features in Adobe Camera Raw CCWed, 16 Jul 2014 11:00:00 +0000Adobe sneaked a really slick (and very requested) feature in to the latest Creative Cloud update to Photoshop and Camera Raw. In fact, it's not even in Lightroom yet. Basically, if you're using the Graduated or Radial Filter, one of the biggest requests was always to be able to brush the filter effect away from certain areas. Sadly, you've always need to switch over to layers, masks, and Photoshop for this. But not anymore! With the new update, you now have an eraser brush built right into the Graduated and Radial filters so you can adjust the brush effects within Camera Raw.]]>Adobe sneaked a really slick (and very requested) feature in to the latest Creative Cloud update to Photoshop and Camera Raw. In fact, it's not even in Lightroom yet. Basically, if you're using the Graduated or Radial Filter, one of the biggest requests was always to be able to brush the filter effect away from certain areas. Sadly, you've always need to switch over to layers, masks, and Photoshop for this. But not anymore! With the new update, you now have an eraser brush built right into the Graduated and Radial filters so you can adjust the brush effects within Camera Raw.]]>camera,photography,creative,matt,tools,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,raw,cc,brush,filter,graduated,radialEnhancing Waterfall Photos in PhotoshopThu, 26 Jun 2014 11:00:00 +0000If you've ever photographed a waterfall, you probably know the skill it takes to get the water looking just right. Typically we want the water to have that smooth silky look to it, but sometimes it just doesn't happen. With this tip, you can help it along after the fact.]]>If you've ever photographed a waterfall, you probably know the skill it takes to get the water looking just right. Typically we want the water to have that smooth silky look to it, but sometimes it just doesn't happen. With this tip, you can help it along after the fact.]]>photography,creative,matt,tools,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,cc,blur,filters,waterfallsLightroom and Photoshop Panorama Stitching TrickFri, 20 Jun 2014 11:00:00 +0000Lightroom and Photoshop work well together to create panoramas, but those panos take a while to stitch together. (A real problem when you finish and aren't happy with the results!) That's where this tip comes in really handy: create an Export preset in Lightroom that makes stitching together a "test" pano fast and simple. From there you can decide if it's worth spending the extra time to edit the photo all the way through.]]>Lightroom and Photoshop work well together to create panoramas, but those panos take a while to stitch together. (A real problem when you finish and aren't happy with the results!) That's where this tip comes in really handy: create an Export preset in Lightroom that makes stitching together a "test" pano fast and simple. From there you can decide if it's worth spending the extra time to edit the photo all the way through.]]>photography,creative,matt,digital,lightroom,photoshop,kloskowski,cc,preset,export,panoramasSelectively Sharpening Your Photos with a BrushWed, 04 Jun 2014 11:00:00 +0000Lightroom (and Camera Raw) both have a really cool feature that let's you selectively sharpen your photos without sharpening everything. It's part of the Adjustment Brush, and in this video you'll see how you can apply it, as well as a little known tip for making it even sharper.]]>Lightroom (and Camera Raw) both have a really cool feature that let's you selectively sharpen your photos without sharpening everything. It's part of the Adjustment Brush, and in this video you'll see how you can apply it, as well as a little known tip for making it even sharper.]]>photography,creative,matt,cloud,digital,lightroom,photoshop,kloskowski,raw,cc,brush,sharpenWatermarking Your Photos Using Lightroom and PhotoshopWed, 28 May 2014 11:00:00 +0000If you've ever had to watermark a bunch of photos, you know that doing it manually can be a total pain. In this video, Matt shows you how to automate the process as well as how to make the best graphics for your watermarks.]]>If you've ever had to watermark a bunch of photos, you know that doing it manually can be a total pain. In this video, Matt shows you how to automate the process as well as how to make the best graphics for your watermarks.]]>photography,creative,matt,cloud,digital,lightroom,photoshop,kloskowski,cc,watermarksGetting Your Lightroom Presets in to Camera RawFri, 23 May 2014 11:00:00 +0000Everyone loves their presets. But one of the most common questions I hear is whether or not you can use your Lightroom presets in Camera Raw. Well, you can, but you'll need a little workaround that we'll go over in this video.]]>Everyone loves their presets. But one of the most common questions I hear is whether or not you can use your Lightroom presets in Camera Raw. Well, you can, but you'll need a little workaround that we'll go over in this video.]]>photography,creative,matt,digital,lightroom,photoshop,kloskowski,cc,presetsPhotoshop's Hidden Crop TrickWed, 30 Apr 2014 11:00:00 +0000Photoshop has a hidden cropping trick that will help designers and photographers alike to visually crop your photos. We'll reveal the trick in this video.]]>Photoshop has a hidden cropping trick that will help designers and photographers alike to visually crop your photos. We'll reveal the trick in this video.]]>photography,creative,matt,tools,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,cc,cropping,trick,cropSaving Print Layouts in LightroomWed, 23 Apr 2014 11:00:00 +0000Lightroom is perhaps the best place to lay out a print, but there are a few hidden options that make it a lot easier if you ever want to reuse the same print settings again in the future. This video will show you those options so you can create reusable templates.]]>Lightroom is perhaps the best place to lay out a print, but there are a few hidden options that make it a lot easier if you ever want to reuse the same print settings again in the future. This video will show you those options so you can create reusable templates.]]>photography,creative,matt,digital,lightroom,photoshop,kloskowski,cc,print,layout5 Random Little Things in Lightroom That Throw People OffWed, 16 Apr 2014 11:00:00 +0000Lightroom has a few little features and shortcuts that are sometimes inadvertently activated. If you find Lightroom acting strangely, and you don't remember turning on certain features, it can really throw you off. We'll check out the 5 most common culprits in this video.]]>Lightroom has a few little features and shortcuts that are sometimes inadvertently activated. If you find Lightroom acting strangely, and you don't remember turning on certain features, it can really throw you off. We'll check out the 5 most common culprits in this video.]]>photography,creative,matt,tools,digital,lightroom,photoshop,kloskowski,ccEverything You Wanted to Know About Photoshop GuidesWed, 19 Feb 2014 12:00:00 +0000If you're trying to lay out an image precisely in Photoshop, Guides are your go-to tool. In this video we'll go over all the little tips and tricks that making creating and working with guides much easier.]]>If you're trying to lay out an image precisely in Photoshop, Guides are your go-to tool. In this video we'll go over all the little tips and tricks that making creating and working with guides much easier.]]>photography,creative,matt,cloud,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,cc,layout,guidesThe Key Difference Between Cloning and HealingWed, 12 Feb 2014 19:31:50 +0000With the increasing power of the healing tools in Photoshop and Lightroom, questions about whether to use the cloning or healing tools in different situations have popped up. There are a few key differences on when it's best to use each tool, which Matt Kloskowski covers in this video.]]>With the increasing power of the healing tools in Photoshop and Lightroom, questions about whether to use the cloning or healing tools in different situations have popped up. There are a few key differences on when it's best to use each tool, which Matt Kloskowski covers in this video.]]>photography,creative,matt,tools,digital,cloning,photoshop,kloskowski,healing,ccLightroom Start to Finish - Editing a Beach PhotoMon, 06 Jan 2014 12:00:00 +0000Matt takes a photo from start to finish, taking a raw file with no adjustments and showing all of the typical changes and enhancements he does to photos using just the tools in Lightroom or Camera Raw. (No Photoshop!)]]>Matt takes a photo from start to finish, taking a raw file with no adjustments and showing all of the typical changes and enhancements he does to photos using just the tools in Lightroom or Camera Raw. (No Photoshop!)]]>photography,creative,matt,editing,cloud,digital,lightroom,photoshop,kloskowski,cc12 Days of Photoshop Tips: Stitching and Cleaning Up Your Photoshop PanoramasWed, 25 Dec 2013 12:00:00 +0000Panoramas (AKA: Panos) look awesome. They really make a great impact, and they're easy to photograph. But sometimes, unless we have one of those fancy pano-shooting bullheads on our tripods (and most people don't), we're left with some extra area in our panos that we need to crop out. With this tip, you can save a lot of that area and make your panos larger with even more impact.]]>Panoramas (AKA: Panos) look awesome. They really make a great impact, and they're easy to photograph. But sometimes, unless we have one of those fancy pano-shooting bullheads on our tripods (and most people don't), we're left with some extra area in our panos that we need to crop out. With this tip, you can save a lot of that area and make your panos larger with even more impact.]]>photography,creative,matt,cloud,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,cc,stitching,panoramas,panos,bullhead12 Days of Photoshop Tips: The Ultra Contrast and Clarity Trick in Photoshop and LightroomTue, 24 Dec 2013 12:00:00 +0000If you like contrasty, gritty looks in your photos, you're going to love what the Clarity slider can do. But this tip isn't just about using the Clarity slider — it's about how to take the clarity slider to the next level with a little-known trick to make it even more intense.]]>If you like contrasty, gritty looks in your photos, you're going to love what the Clarity slider can do. But this tip isn't just about using the Clarity slider — it's about how to take the clarity slider to the next level with a little-known trick to make it even more intense.]]>photography,creative,matt,cloud,digital,lightroom,photoshop,kloskowski,cc,clarity,contrast12 Days of Photoshop Tips: Making Your Photoshop Text Look More ProfessionalMon, 23 Dec 2013 12:00:00 +0000Making your type look professional is probably the single most important thing you’ll do (other than actually choosing the right words for your image). Sometimes Photoshop adds a little too much space between letters. Or even worse, it scrunches two letters so close together that you can’t tell what they are. Using this tip, you’ll be able to fix those issues and make your text look much more professional.]]>Making your type look professional is probably the single most important thing you’ll do (other than actually choosing the right words for your image). Sometimes Photoshop adds a little too much space between letters. Or even worse, it scrunches two letters so close together that you can’t tell what they are. Using this tip, you’ll be able to fix those issues and make your text look much more professional.]]>photography,color,creative,matt,cloud,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,text,cc12 Days of Photoshop Tips: Sampling Photoshop Colors From Anywhere on Your DesktopSun, 22 Dec 2013 12:00:00 +0000If you're a designer, chances are you're pulling colors from different images, websites and just about anywhere when designing your images. With this tip, you'll see the image doesn’t even need to be in Photoshop for you to be able to sample a color from it.]]>If you're a designer, chances are you're pulling colors from different images, websites and just about anywhere when designing your images. With this tip, you'll see the image doesn’t even need to be in Photoshop for you to be able to sample a color from it.]]>photography,color,creative,matt,cloud,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,cc,sample12 Days of Photoshop Tips: The Most Powerful Button In LightroomSat, 21 Dec 2013 12:00:00 +0000Yep. I said it. The most powerful button in Lightroom. It’s simple. It’s easy. And it’s actually right in front of you. When you see what it does, you’ll never go back to not using it.]]>Yep. I said it. The most powerful button in Lightroom. It’s simple. It’s easy. And it’s actually right in front of you. When you see what it does, you’ll never go back to not using it.]]>photography,creative,matt,cloud,digital,lightroom,photoshop,kloskowski,cc12 Days of Photoshop Tips: The Secret Puppet Warp TipFri, 20 Dec 2013 12:00:00 +0000The more you use the Puppet Warp tool, the more you appreciate just how many areas it can be helpful for. Once you learn this secret tip for keeping your changes non-destructive, you’ll use it even more.]]>The more you use the Puppet Warp tool, the more you appreciate just how many areas it can be helpful for. Once you learn this secret tip for keeping your changes non-destructive, you’ll use it even more.]]>photography,creative,matt,cloud,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,puppet,cc,warp12 Days of Photoshop Tips: Changing Opacity with One KeystrokeThu, 19 Dec 2013 13:00:00 +0000You’d be amazed at how many tools and palettes use the Opacity setting in Photoshop. But with just one keyboard shortcut, you’ll see you can change it in no time flat.]]>You’d be amazed at how many tools and palettes use the Opacity setting in Photoshop. But with just one keyboard shortcut, you’ll see you can change it in no time flat.]]>photography,creative,matt,cloud,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,cc,opacity12 Days of Photoshop Tips: Heads Up Display Brushes in PhotoshopThu, 19 Dec 2013 12:00:00 +0000If you’re using the brush tool in Photoshop, picking the exact size of your brush is as important as anything. Using the Heads Up display brushes makes choosing that size a very easy and visual process.]]>If you’re using the brush tool in Photoshop, picking the exact size of your brush is as important as anything. Using the Heads Up display brushes makes choosing that size a very easy and visual process.]]>photography,creative,matt,cloud,up,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,cc,heads,display,brushes12 Days of Photoshop Tips: The Ultimate Panel Tip in LightroomWed, 18 Dec 2013 12:00:00 +0000If you find yourself wanting to move around Lightroom faster, navigating the panels is something to get used to. But with this tip, you’ll find that you’ll get exactly to the settings you want faster than ever.]]>If you find yourself wanting to move around Lightroom faster, navigating the panels is something to get used to. But with this tip, you’ll find that you’ll get exactly to the settings you want faster than ever.]]>photography,creative,matt,cloud,digital,lightroom,photoshop,kloskowski,cc,panel12 Days of Photoshop Tips: Compositing Selection TrickTue, 17 Dec 2013 12:00:00 +0000Matt shows how to make more accurate selections when building composite images. As he demonstrates, this trick can make a big difference when pasting your selections to images with significantly different background colors than the original.]]>Matt shows how to make more accurate selections when building composite images. As he demonstrates, this trick can make a big difference when pasting your selections to images with significantly different background colors than the original.]]>photography,creative,matt,cloud,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,cc,selection,composite,refine,edges12 Days of Photoshop Tips: Customizing History StatesTue, 17 Dec 2013 11:00:00 +0000Matt shows how Photoshop keeps track of changes in its History setting, and how you can tweak those settings to ensure it saves more states than the default. This little detail may save you a lot of time if it's ever needed.]]>Matt shows how Photoshop keeps track of changes in its History setting, and how you can tweak those settings to ensure it saves more states than the default. This little detail may save you a lot of time if it's ever needed.]]>photography,creative,matt,cloud,digital,history,photoshop,states,kloskowski,cc12 Days of Photoshop Tips: Hiding Stuff in PhotoshopSat, 14 Dec 2013 12:00:00 +0000You'd be amazed at what one tiny keyboard shortcut can do in Photoshop. From hiding things that get in the way, to accidentally not showing you a selection that you know is there, the hiding shortcut is a great one to understand. In this video, Matt gives you some tips and tricks on what the keyboard shortcut does and how to change it if it ever gets in the way.]]>You'd be amazed at what one tiny keyboard shortcut can do in Photoshop. From hiding things that get in the way, to accidentally not showing you a selection that you know is there, the hiding shortcut is a great one to understand. In this video, Matt gives you some tips and tricks on what the keyboard shortcut does and how to change it if it ever gets in the way.]]>photography,creative,matt,cloud,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,cc,keyboard,hide,shortcut,hidingTo Clone Or Heal in Photoshop, Lightroom, and Camera RawThu, 12 Dec 2013 12:00:00 +0000With all of the new technology in Lightroom, Camera Raw, and Photoshop, it's easy to get caught up wondering what tool to use (and where to use it) for cloning and healing. In this video, Matt shows you the main cloning/healing tools in Photoshop and Lightroom/Camera Raw, explaining when each one works better than another.]]>With all of the new technology in Lightroom, Camera Raw, and Photoshop, it's easy to get caught up wondering what tool to use (and where to use it) for cloning and healing. In this video, Matt shows you the main cloning/healing tools in Photoshop and Lightroom/Camera Raw, explaining when each one works better than another.]]>photography,creative,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,cc,clone,healThe Ultimate Trick for Enhancing Skies in PhotoshopWed, 11 Dec 2013 12:00:00 +0000The Graduated Filter is one of the most-used tools for enhancing and correcting bright skies in Photoshop and Lightroom, but it comes with a price: it tends to darken any tall objects in your foreground. With this trick you'll be able to get the best of both worlds and keep your skies (and foreground) both looking great.]]>The Graduated Filter is one of the most-used tools for enhancing and correcting bright skies in Photoshop and Lightroom, but it comes with a price: it tends to darken any tall objects in your foreground. With this trick you'll be able to get the best of both worlds and keep your skies (and foreground) both looking great.]]>photography,creative,matt,cloud,digital,sky,photoshop,kloskowski,cc,filter,correct,enhance,graduated10 Photoshop Tips Everyone Needs To KnowTue, 10 Dec 2013 12:00:00 +0000Here's a run-down of my favorite Photoshop tips. These are little tips, tricks, and shortcuts that make working every day in Photoshop easier and faster, especially with some of the common things we do to our photos over and over again.]]>Here's a run-down of my favorite Photoshop tips. These are little tips, tricks, and shortcuts that make working every day in Photoshop easier and faster, especially with some of the common things we do to our photos over and over again.]]>photography,creative,matt,cloud,digital,tips,photoshop,kloskowski,ccPhotoshop CC's New Fix For Wide Angle PhotosMon, 09 Dec 2013 12:00:00 +0000If you like shooting with wide angle lenses, you've probably come across buildings, walls or trees that look like they're leaning over. With this new Creative Cloud enhancement, Photoshop has a one-click fix that helps straighten things out automatically.]]>If you like shooting with wide angle lenses, you've probably come across buildings, walls or trees that look like they're leaning over. With this new Creative Cloud enhancement, Photoshop has a one-click fix that helps straighten things out automatically.]]>photography,creative,matt,cloud,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,wide,cc,angleNoise Reduction in Photoshop CCFri, 06 Dec 2013 12:00:00 +0000If you're taking photos in low light, you've inevitably run in to some noise issues (that grainy stuff that you see in the darker parts of your photos). For years photographers turned to 3rd-party noise reduction programs to help get rid of it, but Photoshop CC has some of the best noise-reduction technology out there that is simple and quick to use.]]>If you're taking photos in low light, you've inevitably run in to some noise issues (that grainy stuff that you see in the darker parts of your photos). For years photographers turned to 3rd-party noise reduction programs to help get rid of it, but Photoshop CC has some of the best noise-reduction technology out there that is simple and quick to use.]]>photography,creative,matt,cloud,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,noise,reduction,ccOne of the Coolest (and Most Hidden) Features in Photoshop for Cropping Multiple PhotosWed, 04 Dec 2013 12:00:00 +0000If you're scanning in old photos and putting several of them on the scanner at once to make things easier, you're going to love this tip. It's basically a one-click way for you to crop and straighten all of those photos without lifting a finger (except your mouse finger, that is). Trust me, you're going to love it.]]>If you're scanning in old photos and putting several of them on the scanner at once to make things easier, you're going to love this tip. It's basically a one-click way for you to crop and straighten all of those photos without lifting a finger (except your mouse finger, that is). Trust me, you're going to love it.]]>photography,creative,matt,cloud,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,cc,straighten,autocropThe New HDR in Photoshop CCWed, 27 Nov 2013 12:00:00 +0000Photoshop has had an HDR merging feature for a while now. In the latest release of Photoshop CC, however, Adobe added a couple of new features that help you edit your HDR photos and really take advantage of the detail that you get when shooting multiple exposures.]]>Photoshop has had an HDR merging feature for a while now. In the latest release of Photoshop CC, however, Adobe added a couple of new features that help you edit your HDR photos and really take advantage of the detail that you get when shooting multiple exposures.]]>photography,creative,matt,cloud,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,cc,hdrGetting The Sharpest Photo Possible by Stacking PhotosWed, 20 Nov 2013 12:00:00 +0000Photographers all can agree on one thing: they want their photos as sharp as possible.Matt shows you how, with a little bit of planing in-camera along with a blending feature in Photoshop, you can take the sharpest parts of two photos and combine them together for one super-ultra sharp photo.]]>Photographers all can agree on one thing: they want their photos as sharp as possible.Matt shows you how, with a little bit of planing in-camera along with a blending feature in Photoshop, you can take the sharpest parts of two photos and combine them together for one super-ultra sharp photo.]]>photography,creative,matt,cloud,digital,focus,photoshop,kloskowski,cc,stacking,autoblendCreating A Single Photo Composite in PhotoshopThu, 14 Nov 2013 12:00:00 +0000When we think of composites, we usually think of combining a bunch of different photos. But you'd be amazed at the killer designs you can create by getting creative and using one photo in multiple places for the same collage. Matt shows you how in this video.]]>When we think of composites, we usually think of combining a bunch of different photos. But you'd be amazed at the killer designs you can create by getting creative and using one photo in multiple places for the same collage. Matt shows you how in this video.]]>photography,creative,matt,cloud,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,cc,collagePhoto Restoration Tips and TricksFri, 08 Nov 2013 12:00:00 +0000Photo restorations can be some of the most rewarding projects, as you can have the ability to bring back people's memories of great times or loved ones. In this video, Matt shows you some tips and tricks on figuring out which tools will help you get the job done.]]>Photo restorations can be some of the most rewarding projects, as you can have the ability to bring back people's memories of great times or loved ones. In this video, Matt shows you some tips and tricks on figuring out which tools will help you get the job done.]]>photography,creative,matt,cloud,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,cc,restoreThe Retouching Power of the Photoshop's Patch ToolWed, 16 Oct 2013 12:00:00 +0000The Patch tool has long been one of my favorite retouching tools in Photoshop. It works when no other tool does the trick. Over the years the Photoshop team has added a few new features to the tool that have sneaked by most people. This video takes a look at the tool and checks out some of those new features, showing how they can help us retouch and remove distractions from our photos.]]>The Patch tool has long been one of my favorite retouching tools in Photoshop. It works when no other tool does the trick. Over the years the Photoshop team has added a few new features to the tool that have sneaked by most people. This video takes a look at the tool and checks out some of those new features, showing how they can help us retouch and remove distractions from our photos.]]>photography,creative,matt,tools,cloud,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,cc,clone,patch,retouchHow to Make Your Skies Look GreatFri, 11 Oct 2013 12:00:00 +0000One of the essential items in any outdoor photographer's bag is the polarizing filter. It adds color, reduces glare, and can really help give a boost to your outdoor photos. But one of the downsides of that filter is that it can often make your skies look fake. Using some quick Photoshop techniques, though, we can combine two photos and take advantage of the polarizer while still having a great-looking sky.]]>One of the essential items in any outdoor photographer's bag is the polarizing filter. It adds color, reduces glare, and can really help give a boost to your outdoor photos. But one of the downsides of that filter is that it can often make your skies look fake. Using some quick Photoshop techniques, though, we can combine two photos and take advantage of the polarizer while still having a great-looking sky.]]>photography,creative,matt,cloud,digital,sky,photoshop,kloskowski,cc,filter,cs6,polarizingUsing Camera Raw Over and Over Again as a FilterTue, 24 Sep 2013 11:00:00 +0000One of the features that Photoshop users have been clamoring for is the ability to go back in to Camera Raw after you've already made adjustments, without actually losing all of your Photoshop work. In Photoshop CC, Adobe lets you do just that. Now you can open Camera Raw as many times as you'd like, and with a little trick you'll learn in this video, you can even save your settings each time so you can adjust them whenever you want.]]>One of the features that Photoshop users have been clamoring for is the ability to go back in to Camera Raw after you've already made adjustments, without actually losing all of your Photoshop work. In Photoshop CC, Adobe lets you do just that. Now you can open Camera Raw as many times as you'd like, and with a little trick you'll learn in this video, you can even save your settings each time so you can adjust them whenever you want.]]>camera,photography,creative,matt,cloud,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,rawCamera Raw's New and Enhanced Portrait Retouching ToolsTue, 17 Sep 2013 11:00:00 +0000In the latest CC version of Photoshop, Adobe really ramped up the retouching tools in Camera Raw. Before the update, you could only clone and heal spots. But now with the new enhancements you can use them just like any other brush, which opens up a whole new world of retouching possibilities.]]>In the latest CC version of Photoshop, Adobe really ramped up the retouching tools in Camera Raw. Before the update, you could only clone and heal spots. But now with the new enhancements you can use them just like any other brush, which opens up a whole new world of retouching possibilities.]]>photography,creative,matt,cloud,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,raw,enhancement,retouching,cs6Photo Editing From Start to Finish: The Washington CoastWed, 04 Sep 2013 11:00:00 +0000In this video Matt reverts one of his portfolio photos back to the original raw photo -- with no changes applied -- and shows you the entire editing process from start to finish. You'll see the Camera Raw/Lightroom adjustments and how he finishes things off in Photoshop to come up with the final portfolio image.]]>In this video Matt reverts one of his portfolio photos back to the original raw photo -- with no changes applied -- and shows you the entire editing process from start to finish. You'll see the Camera Raw/Lightroom adjustments and how he finishes things off in Photoshop to come up with the final portfolio image.]]>camera,photography,creative,matt,cloud,digital,lightroom,photoshop,kloskowski,healing,raw,dodge,burn,cc,shadows,clone,contrast,cs6Making Reusable Templates in PhotoshopTue, 27 Aug 2013 11:00:00 +0000Photoshop is great for working on photos and collaging them together. But what happens when you create a killer template and want to reuse it for another project? Do you have to go through all of the same work again to put it together? Nope. With a feature called Smart Objects and a little bit of pre-planning, you can have Photoshop (very quickly, by the way) replace multiple versions of a photo in one template with another.]]>Photoshop is great for working on photos and collaging them together. But what happens when you create a killer template and want to reuse it for another project? Do you have to go through all of the same work again to put it together? Nope. With a feature called Smart Objects and a little bit of pre-planning, you can have Photoshop (very quickly, by the way) replace multiple versions of a photo in one template with another.]]>photography,creative,matt,smart,cloud,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,objects,templateThe Camera Raw "Do-Over" ButtonTue, 20 Aug 2013 11:00:00 +0000Lightroom fans love the Previous button. It does one simple thing - do-over. It basically reapplies whatever you just did to a photo, to the next photo. Camera Raw actually has a similar feature. It's not called the same thing, but it's just as useful if you quickly want to apply changes from one photo to another.]]>Lightroom fans love the Previous button. It does one simple thing - do-over. It basically reapplies whatever you just did to a photo, to the next photo. Camera Raw actually has a similar feature. It's not called the same thing, but it's just as useful if you quickly want to apply changes from one photo to another.]]>photography,creative,matt,settings,cloud,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,previousA New Way to Dodge and BurnTue, 13 Aug 2013 11:00:00 +0000I've always been a big believer that dodging and burning is one of those things that helps your photos dramatically. In this tutorial I'll show you one of my tricks for helping the process out and really making the dodge/burn experience much easier.]]>I've always been a big believer that dodging and burning is one of those things that helps your photos dramatically. In this tutorial I'll show you one of my tricks for helping the process out and really making the dodge/burn experience much easier.]]>photography,creative,matt,cloud,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,dodge,burn,ccMatt's Top 5 New Features for Photographers in Photoshop CCMon, 05 Aug 2013 11:00:00 +0000Whenever Adobe releases new updates, it's always great to get a head start and find out what's new for photographers. In this video Matt cuts right to the chase and shows you his top 5 favorite features for photographers in Photoshop Creative Cloud.]]>Whenever Adobe releases new updates, it's always great to get a head start and find out what's new for photographers. In this video Matt cuts right to the chase and shows you his top 5 favorite features for photographers in Photoshop Creative Cloud.]]>camera,photography,creative,matt,cloud,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,raw,filtersCleaning Up Photos for PrintMon, 27 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000If you're printing, you need to watch this video. You see, when our photos are small on the computer, it's easy to overlook small spots in the sky or background. But when we see them printed (especially large prints), those imperfections stand out like a sore thumb. With a little help visualizing them, you can easily get rid of them and clean up your prints in no time.]]>If you're printing, you need to watch this video. You see, when our photos are small on the computer, it's easy to overlook small spots in the sky or background. But when we see them printed (especially large prints), those imperfections stand out like a sore thumb. With a little help visualizing them, you can easily get rid of them and clean up your prints in no time.]]>photography,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,spots,print,imperfections,cs6The Ultimate Lab Color Mode Trick For Boosting ColorsMon, 20 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000Years ago, Dan Margulis wrote a book on the Lab Color mode in Photoshop. One of the tricks he showed in the book is a great way for boosting colors in your outdoor photos. With a quick color mode change and a Curves adjustment, you'll see how you can take your photos from "eh" to vibrant in just a few clicks. ]]>Years ago, Dan Margulis wrote a book on the Lab Color mode in Photoshop. One of the tricks he showed in the book is a great way for boosting colors in your outdoor photos. With a quick color mode change and a Curves adjustment, you'll see how you can take your photos from "eh" to vibrant in just a few clicks. ]]>photography,color,matt,mode,digital,lab,photoshop,kloskowski,cs6Merging Blend ModesMon, 13 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000If you've used layers and blend modes for any amount of time, you've probably encountered the mysterious shift in appearance when you try to merge layers. Here's a quick tip that'll help you merge without losing any detail and visual changes you've made. ]]>If you've used layers and blend modes for any amount of time, you've probably encountered the mysterious shift in appearance when you try to merge layers. Here's a quick tip that'll help you merge without losing any detail and visual changes you've made. ]]>photography,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,blend,merge,modes,layers,cs6Sharpening For Both Web and PrintThu, 09 May 2013 11:00:00 +0000We're always told that we need to sharpen our photos differently for web and print. But how? How do you best add sharpening so you know which image is web and which is print? Better yet, how do you add sharpening in a way that doesn't require the creation of two separate files. With a little creativity and smart filter layers, you'll see how. ]]>We're always told that we need to sharpen our photos differently for web and print. But how? How do you best add sharpening so you know which image is web and which is print? Better yet, how do you add sharpening in a way that doesn't require the creation of two separate files. With a little creativity and smart filter layers, you'll see how. ]]>photography,matt,online,web,smart,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,print,filters,layers,sharpen,cs6Photoshop's Conditional ActionsMon, 29 Apr 2013 11:00:00 +0000In the Creative Cloud, Photoshop has a new feature that's actually been around for a while in older programs - conditional actions. Actions are great, but they're mechanical. This means that Photoshop normally can't make a decision on what action to play if it encounters an unexpected image type. In this video you'll see that, with conditional actions, you can do just that.]]>In the Creative Cloud, Photoshop has a new feature that's actually been around for a while in older programs - conditional actions. Actions are great, but they're mechanical. This means that Photoshop normally can't make a decision on what action to play if it encounters an unexpected image type. In this video you'll see that, with conditional actions, you can do just that.]]>photography,creative,matt,cloud,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,actions,conditional,cs6The Photoshop Secret Behind Long Exposure PhotographyThu, 11 Apr 2013 11:00:00 +0000Long exposure photography has really become popular, but the movement and motion that comes with long exposures brings all new problems to our final image. For example, what if something happens to be moving during your long exposure? Here's a great tip for you to get the best of both worlds by keeping the parts of the photo you want still and sharp while allowing other parts of the photo to blur from the longer exposure times.]]>Long exposure photography has really become popular, but the movement and motion that comes with long exposures brings all new problems to our final image. For example, what if something happens to be moving during your long exposure? Here's a great tip for you to get the best of both worlds by keeping the parts of the photo you want still and sharp while allowing other parts of the photo to blur from the longer exposure times.]]>photography,aperture,exposure,speed,matt,digital,long,photoshop,kloskowski,compensation,cs6Liquify Retouching The Smart WayTue, 02 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000When Adobe released the last round of updates to the Creative Cloud, they added a feature to one of my favorite retouching tools - the Liquify Filter. This time around, we'll take a look at how Liquify is now smarter and what it means to your photo editing process.]]>When Adobe released the last round of updates to the Creative Cloud, they added a feature to one of my favorite retouching tools - the Liquify Filter. This time around, we'll take a look at how Liquify is now smarter and what it means to your photo editing process.]]>photography,matt,smart,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,filters,liquify,cs610 Tips For Using Type in PhotoshopMon, 11 Feb 2013 15:48:25 +0000The type tool is one of the most important features in Photoshop. In this video, Matt goes over 10 (ish) tips to help you get the most from it.]]>The type tool is one of the most important features in Photoshop. In this video, Matt goes over 10 (ish) tips to help you get the most from it.]]>photography,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,type,cs6Creating Multiple Versions Of Your Photo in Camera RawMon, 04 Feb 2013 12:00:00 +0000If you've ever wanted to compare your color photo with a black and white version, or even another version, you'll love the Snapshots feature in Camera Raw.]]>If you've ever wanted to compare your color photo with a black and white version, or even another version, you'll love the Snapshots feature in Camera Raw.]]>camera,photography,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,raw,snapshots,bw,cs6Word Clouds and Photoshop - The Perfect ComboMon, 28 Jan 2013 11:00:00 +0000Word clouds are images that are simply made up of words: Some large, some small, some scattered around the image, different colors and shapes. They're actually very cool looking by themselves, but when you add a photo and a bit of Photoshop to one, you can really create some great-looking designs.]]>Word clouds are images that are simply made up of words: Some large, some small, some scattered around the image, different colors and shapes. They're actually very cool looking by themselves, but when you add a photo and a bit of Photoshop to one, you can really create some great-looking designs.]]>photography,matt,word,cloud,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,cs6Long Exposure Clouds and WaterMon, 21 Jan 2013 11:00:00 +0000Long exposure photography has really taken off in the last year. The silky water and streaky cloud effects can make a photo look stunning. Sometimes, though, you don't have those neutral density filters with you to take the long exposure shots. Matt shows how you can still get some of the same effects using Photoshop.]]>Long exposure photography has really taken off in the last year. The silky water and streaky cloud effects can make a photo look stunning. Sometimes, though, you don't have those neutral density filters with you to take the long exposure shots. Matt shows how you can still get some of the same effects using Photoshop.]]>photography,exposure,matt,digital,long,photoshop,kloskowski,neutral,filter,density,cs6Portrait Retouching In Camera RawMon, 14 Jan 2013 11:00:00 +0000It's amazing how Adobe Camera Raw keeps getting more and more powerful. We typically think of using it to adjust the exposure and color of our photos, but you can do so much more. In this video we'll take a look at some quick and basic portrait retouching that we can do with the Adjustment Brush.]]>It's amazing how Adobe Camera Raw keeps getting more and more powerful. We typically think of using it to adjust the exposure and color of our photos, but you can do so much more. In this video we'll take a look at some quick and basic portrait retouching that we can do with the Adjustment Brush.]]>camera,photography,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,raw,portraits,retouching,cs6When Your Image Size Doesn't Match Your Print SizeWed, 21 Nov 2012 12:00:00 +0000Ever notice that typical paper sizes don't match the size of the images coming out of our cameras? It happens quite a bit, especially if you print 8x10s - you'll notice you always have to crop part of the photo so it fits on the paper. Photoshop has a feature that can help out called Content Aware Scale. It let's you scale (move and stretch) the image to fit a certain size, but also lets you tell Photoshop what parts are important so it doesn't mess with those areas. It comes in really handy for common print sizes, so if you find yourself printing a lot, you've got to check it out.]]>Ever notice that typical paper sizes don't match the size of the images coming out of our cameras? It happens quite a bit, especially if you print 8x10s - you'll notice you always have to crop part of the photo so it fits on the paper. Photoshop has a feature that can help out called Content Aware Scale. It let's you scale (move and stretch) the image to fit a certain size, but also lets you tell Photoshop what parts are important so it doesn't mess with those areas. It comes in really handy for common print sizes, so if you find yourself printing a lot, you've got to check it out.]]>photography,matt,digital,content,photoshop,kloskowski,size,print,aware,scaling,cs6Making Killer Selections in Photoshop Elements 11Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:00:00 +0000If you're an Elements user, you need to watch this video. Elements 11 just made a huge leap in the world of selections with it's new Refine Edge technology. If you've ever wanted to make complex selections, this tool is going to make your job infinitely easier.]]>If you're an Elements user, you need to watch this video. Elements 11 just made a huge leap in the world of selections with it's new Refine Edge technology. If you've ever wanted to make complex selections, this tool is going to make your job infinitely easier.]]>edge,photography,elements,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,tool,selections,refinePhotoshop CS6's Content Aware MoveThu, 08 Nov 2012 12:00:00 +0000One of the new features in Photoshop CS6 that continues to get a lot of buzz is the Content Aware Move Tool. It builds on some already killer "content-aware" technology and gives us the ability to move things in a photo from one spot to another. It's one of those things you just gotta see.]]>One of the new features in Photoshop CS6 that continues to get a lot of buzz is the Content Aware Move Tool. It builds on some already killer "content-aware" technology and gives us the ability to move things in a photo from one spot to another. It's one of those things you just gotta see.]]>photography,matt,digital,content,photoshop,kloskowski,tool,aware,move,cs6An Entirely Different Kind Of PanoramaTue, 06 Nov 2012 12:00:00 +0000We typically think of a panorama as an image that captures the entire width of a scene. But with the technology that we have today, there are some incredible things we can do with the panorama-stitching technology in Photoshop to create images that weren't possible just a few years ago.]]>We typically think of a panorama as an image that captures the entire width of a scene. But with the technology that we have today, there are some incredible things we can do with the panorama-stitching technology in Photoshop to create images that weren't possible just a few years ago.]]>photography,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,panorama,stitching,cs6Before and After: Outdoor PortraitFri, 02 Nov 2012 11:00:00 +0000In this video we'll work with a photo from start to finish. Yep - I'll clear the settings in camera raw and you'll see the original photo. I'll walk through all of the things I usually do in Camera Raw and then jump into Photoshop to finish things off with some quick retouching, sharpening and finishing effects.]]>In this video we'll work with a photo from start to finish. Yep - I'll clear the settings in camera raw and you'll see the original photo. I'll walk through all of the things I usually do in Camera Raw and then jump into Photoshop to finish things off with some quick retouching, sharpening and finishing effects.]]>camera,photography,outdoor,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,raw,workflow,clone,tool,sharpening,portrait,retouching,cs6Photoshop CS6's New Field Blur FilterThu, 01 Nov 2012 11:00:00 +0000Adobe released a very cool filter with Photoshop CS6 called Field Blur, probably one of the most realistic blurs in Photoshop. If you ever wanted to make your photo look like it was shot with one of those expensive shallow-depth-of-field lenses, Field Blur is a great way to do it.]]>Adobe released a very cool filter with Photoshop CS6 called Field Blur, probably one of the most realistic blurs in Photoshop. If you ever wanted to make your photo look like it was shot with one of those expensive shallow-depth-of-field lenses, Field Blur is a great way to do it.]]>photography,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,field,blur,filters,cs6The Most Powerful Sharpening Tool in Photoshop Elements 11Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:00:00 +0000Sharpening is a key stop along any photo that we bring into Elements. More times than not, though, I find I'm only sharpening certain parts of a photo. In Photoshop Elements 11, Adobe added a feature that makes it easier than ever to selectively apply sharpening to parts of the photo that you want to stay really sharp, and leaving it off of parts of the photo that aren't as important. This video demonstrates that new feature.]]>Sharpening is a key stop along any photo that we bring into Elements. More times than not, though, I find I'm only sharpening certain parts of a photo. In Photoshop Elements 11, Adobe added a feature that makes it easier than ever to selectively apply sharpening to parts of the photo that you want to stay really sharp, and leaving it off of parts of the photo that aren't as important. This video demonstrates that new feature.]]>photography,elements,mask,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,tool,filter,sharpenEnhancing Fall Colors in Photoshop CS6Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:00:00 +0000It's Fall again, and if you live in a part of the world where trees will soon lose their leaves, you've probably got some photos of those leaves changing colors. In this video you'll see there's a really great little recipe for enhancing those fall colors and making them really stand out.]]>It's Fall again, and if you live in a part of the world where trees will soon lose their leaves, you've probably got some photos of those leaves changing colors. In this video you'll see there's a really great little recipe for enhancing those fall colors and making them really stand out.]]>photography,color,matt,digital,recipe,photoshop,kloskowski,enhance,cs6Creating Alternate Versions of Your PhotosWed, 26 Sep 2012 12:00:00 +0000Ever wanted to see what your photo looked like as a black and white but then quickly revert to the color version? Or maybe you've adjusted a bunch of settings on your photo, only to realize that you liked the way it looked after just a few changes. Photoshop has a feature called Snapshots that lets you create different versions of your photos so that you can always get back to a certain point without moving all of the sliders to get there.]]>Ever wanted to see what your photo looked like as a black and white but then quickly revert to the color version? Or maybe you've adjusted a bunch of settings on your photo, only to realize that you liked the way it looked after just a few changes. Photoshop has a feature called Snapshots that lets you create different versions of your photos so that you can always get back to a certain point without moving all of the sliders to get there.]]>photography,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,snapshots,versions,cs6Selective Noise ReductionWed, 19 Sep 2012 12:00:00 +0000If you're printing, the chances are that you may need to reduce noise in photos that were taken with a high ISO setting. But a lot of times by reducing the noise you run the risk of blurring the photo. With a setting in Camera Raw, you'll see that you can selectively reduce the noise in just the shadowy areas of the photo and help preserve any of the details that you need to remain crisp.]]>If you're printing, the chances are that you may need to reduce noise in photos that were taken with a high ISO setting. But a lot of times by reducing the noise you run the risk of blurring the photo. With a setting in Camera Raw, you'll see that you can selectively reduce the noise in just the shadowy areas of the photo and help preserve any of the details that you need to remain crisp.]]>camera,photography,iso,printing,matt,digital,shadow,photoshop,kloskowski,noise,raw,blurMy Favorite Adjustment in Camera RawWed, 12 Sep 2012 12:00:00 +0000The more I use the selective white balance controls in Camera Raw, the more I realize they're one of my "go-to" tools these days. With just two sliders you can enhance and correct the color in your photos. Throw in the fact that they work with both the graduated filter and the adjustment brush and you've got some really powerful ways to enhance your photos.]]>The more I use the selective white balance controls in Camera Raw, the more I realize they're one of my "go-to" tools these days. With just two sliders you can enhance and correct the color in your photos. Throw in the fact that they work with both the graduated filter and the adjustment brush and you've got some really powerful ways to enhance your photos.]]>camera,photography,color,matt,digital,white,photoshop,kloskowski,raw,balance,cs6Creating One-Click Recipes of Your Favorite EffectsThu, 06 Sep 2012 12:00:00 +0000The presets panel in Photoshop is your one-click way to your favorite photo recipes. Once you find a combination of effects you like in your photos, you can create a preset that remembers everything (yes, everything!). That way, if you want to apply an effect to another photo, you're just one click away. Trust me, once you start making presets, you'll never stop!]]>The presets panel in Photoshop is your one-click way to your favorite photo recipes. Once you find a combination of effects you like in your photos, you can create a preset that remembers everything (yes, everything!). That way, if you want to apply an effect to another photo, you're just one click away. Trust me, once you start making presets, you'll never stop!]]>camera,photography,matt,digital,recipes,photoshop,kloskowski,raw,presets,cs6Photoshop CS6 and the New Process Version Changes in Camera RawWed, 29 Aug 2012 11:00:00 +0000Adobe added something called the "process version" a while back in Camera Raw. Now, when each new version of Photoshop comes out, they change that process version. The latest, 2012, comes with some great new features and tools, demonstrated here, for editing your photos.]]>Adobe added something called the "process version" a while back in Camera Raw. Now, when each new version of Photoshop comes out, they change that process version. The latest, 2012, comes with some great new features and tools, demonstrated here, for editing your photos.]]>camera,photography,adobe,matt,editing,image,digital,photoshop,version,process,kloskowski,2012,rawSaving and Recovering Your Photos in Photoshop CS6Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:00:00 +0000If you've ever lost an image to a crash in Photoshop then you're going to love this feature. And if you work with large files, you're going to love it even more. Photoshop CS6 comes with some new background save and auto save features that not only come in handy, but also save you a bunch of time.]]>If you've ever lost an image to a crash in Photoshop then you're going to love this feature. And if you work with large files, you're going to love it even more. Photoshop CS6 comes with some new background save and auto save features that not only come in handy, but also save you a bunch of time.]]>camera,photography,adobe,save,matt,editing,image,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,background,autosaveTaking Advantage of Type Styles in Photoshop CS6Wed, 15 Aug 2012 11:00:00 +0000If you work with type a lot in Photoshop, you'll know that the more type layers you have, the harder it is to control and change your text. In Photoshop CS6, they added something called Type Styles which let you define a style for a set of type layers and then quickly change that style (and all of the associated layers) with just a few clicks.]]>If you work with type a lot in Photoshop, you'll know that the more type layers you have, the harder it is to control and change your text. In Photoshop CS6, they added something called Type Styles which let you define a style for a set of type layers and then quickly change that style (and all of the associated layers) with just a few clicks.]]>camera,photography,adobe,matt,editing,image,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,type,styles,layersMerging HDR Photos in A New WayWed, 08 Aug 2012 11:00:00 +0000There’s a little feature in Camera Raw 7.1 (the latest update to Adobe Camera Raw) that lets you take a full 32-bit image (basically, an image with crazy amounts of tonal range in it) right into ACR. So instead of tonemapping your HDR image in Photoshop, you can use the controls you’re already used to in ACR to do it. It’s pretty amazing when you see it in action and just how far you can push the image to get the most range and depth from it. Plus, it’s kinda cool to think where the technology can go from here.]]>There’s a little feature in Camera Raw 7.1 (the latest update to Adobe Camera Raw) that lets you take a full 32-bit image (basically, an image with crazy amounts of tonal range in it) right into ACR. So instead of tonemapping your HDR image in Photoshop, you can use the controls you’re already used to in ACR to do it. It’s pretty amazing when you see it in action and just how far you can push the image to get the most range and depth from it. Plus, it’s kinda cool to think where the technology can go from here.]]>camera,photography,adobe,matt,editing,image,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,raw,hdr,acr,32bitSelective White Balance in Photoshop CS6Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:00:00 +0000Some of the little (but really significant) changes in Camera Raw and Photoshop CS6 are to the adjustment brush and graduated filter. They're not new tools but they have a couple of new settings that allow you to adjust the color of specific parts of the photo. You probably didn't know you needed these new adjustments, but once you use them, you're not going to be able to live without 'em.]]>Some of the little (but really significant) changes in Camera Raw and Photoshop CS6 are to the adjustment brush and graduated filter. They're not new tools but they have a couple of new settings that allow you to adjust the color of specific parts of the photo. You probably didn't know you needed these new adjustments, but once you use them, you're not going to be able to live without 'em.]]>camera,photography,lens,adobe,matt,editing,image,digital,white,photoshop,kloskowski,raw,balance,brush,filter,adjustment,graduatedThe New Camera Raw in Photoshop CS6Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:00:00 +0000Camera Raw added a few new sliders that change everything in Photoshop CS6. The Basic panel is probably where we spent most of our time when it comes to the Camera Raw interface. In CS6 Adobe changed a few sliders to not only make them easier to use, but to make them way more powerful when it comes to adjusting your photos.]]>Camera Raw added a few new sliders that change everything in Photoshop CS6. The Basic panel is probably where we spent most of our time when it comes to the Camera Raw interface. In CS6 Adobe changed a few sliders to not only make them easier to use, but to make them way more powerful when it comes to adjusting your photos.]]>camera,photography,lens,matt,editing,image,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,rawPhotoshop CS6's New Wide Angle Correction FilterThu, 17 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000Photographers that use wide angle lenses are going to love this filter! While Camera Raw and Lightroom both have great tools for fixing perspective problems in your photos, Photoshop CS6 has really taken it up a notch with the Adaptive Wide Angle filter. Now we no longer have to make a choice to fix perspective in just one part of the photo. The new filter lets you draw on exactly the areas you want to correct (yes, you can choose several in one photo, if you'd like), and it does all the work for you when it comes to correcting perspective or distortion.]]>Photographers that use wide angle lenses are going to love this filter! While Camera Raw and Lightroom both have great tools for fixing perspective problems in your photos, Photoshop CS6 has really taken it up a notch with the Adaptive Wide Angle filter. Now we no longer have to make a choice to fix perspective in just one part of the photo. The new filter lets you draw on exactly the areas you want to correct (yes, you can choose several in one photo, if you'd like), and it does all the work for you when it comes to correcting perspective or distortion.]]>photography,lens,matt,editing,image,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,correction,wide,filter,angle,cs6Selecting Skin Tones in Photoshop CS6Tue, 15 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000Photographers or retouchers working on photos of people tend to work on subjects' faces and overall skin tones. Selecting those skin tones has always been a manual process, though. Now, with CS6, we have a selection tool that'll take away all the work of making the selection and free up your time to quickly make the adjustments you need.]]>Photographers or retouchers working on photos of people tend to work on subjects' faces and overall skin tones. Selecting those skin tones has always been a manual process, though. Now, with CS6, we have a selection tool that'll take away all the work of making the selection and free up your time to quickly make the adjustments you need.]]>photography,color,matt,editing,image,digital,tone,photoshop,kloskowski,skin,cs6Lighting Effects Returns to Photoshop CS6Fri, 11 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000If you were ever a fan of the Lighting Effect filter in Photoshop, you'll be happy to know that it has returned in Photoshop CS6. Lighting Effects is a great little tool that lets you add lights to your images after the fact . You can position them in different places and even control the intensity and color of each light. In this video we'll take a look at the new (well, kinda new) filter and how to use it.]]>If you were ever a fan of the Lighting Effect filter in Photoshop, you'll be happy to know that it has returned in Photoshop CS6. Lighting Effects is a great little tool that lets you add lights to your images after the fact . You can position them in different places and even control the intensity and color of each light. In this video we'll take a look at the new (well, kinda new) filter and how to use it.]]>photography,matt,editing,image,digital,effects,photoshop,kloskowski,lighting,cs6Photoshop CS6's Brand New InterfaceWed, 09 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000Perhaps one of the biggest changes you'll see when you first open CS6 is the interface. It's dark… like, really dark! In this video we'll take a look at the new interface and some nice little changes that'll streamline your whole Photoshop experience.]]>Perhaps one of the biggest changes you'll see when you first open CS6 is the interface. It's dark… like, really dark! In this video we'll take a look at the new interface and some nice little changes that'll streamline your whole Photoshop experience.]]>new,photography,matt,editing,image,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,interface,cs6Creating the Tilt-Shift Lens Effect in Photoshop CS6Mon, 07 May 2012 11:00:00 +0000Tilt-Shift lenses are great for photographing architecture and tall buildings. They've even become synonymous with the Tilt-Shift blur effect that makes your images look like "miniature" photos. In Photoshop CS6, Adobe gave us a new blur filter that let's you add that effect without the need for the tilt-shift lens. We'll explore that filter in this video.]]>Tilt-Shift lenses are great for photographing architecture and tall buildings. They've even become synonymous with the Tilt-Shift blur effect that makes your images look like "miniature" photos. In Photoshop CS6, Adobe gave us a new blur filter that let's you add that effect without the need for the tilt-shift lens. We'll explore that filter in this video.]]>photography,matt,editing,image,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,shift,filter,blur,tilt,cs6Liquify Improvements in Photoshop CS6Fri, 04 May 2012 13:00:00 +0000Retouchers swear by the Liquify tool. However, if you've used it before, you probably know it's never been the fastest tool out there (and that's putting it mildly). We've long had tips and tricks to make it faster, but in the end, it was a really slow tool to use. In CS6 it's gotten a significant speed boost as well as some enhancements that make it easier to use, as you'll see in this video.]]>Retouchers swear by the Liquify tool. However, if you've used it before, you probably know it's never been the fastest tool out there (and that's putting it mildly). We've long had tips and tricks to make it faster, but in the end, it was a really slow tool to use. In CS6 it's gotten a significant speed boost as well as some enhancements that make it easier to use, as you'll see in this video.]]>photography,matt,editing,image,digital,effects,photoshop,kloskowski,liquify,cs6Photoshop CS6's New Crop ToolThu, 03 May 2012 18:00:00 +0000The Crop Tool got a huge update in Photoshop CS6. If you've ever used Lightroom before, you'll find it looks pretty familiar. But if you haven't, you'll notice cropping in Photoshop is a brand new experience. We'll take a look at all the new features of the Photoshop CS6 Crop Tool in this video.]]>photography,matt,editing,image,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,tool,crop,cs6Working with Blur Filters in Photoshop CS6Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +0000Matt Kloskowski explores some of the new Blur Filters in Photoshop CS6, focusing on features found in the Field Blur and Iris Blur tools and a dramatically different method of adjusting settings within the tools.]]>Matt Kloskowski explores some of the new Blur Filters in Photoshop CS6, focusing on features found in the Field Blur and Iris Blur tools and a dramatically different method of adjusting settings within the tools.]]>photography,light,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,field,filter,blur,iris,cs6Make Your Photos Look Like Painted Art in PhotoshopTue, 10 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +0000One of my favorite filters in Photoshop doesn't actually come with Photoshop CS5, but it's free to download from Adobe. It's called Pixel Bender, and the specific filter in it is called Oil Paint. If you ever wanted to give your photos that "artistic painterly" look, you'll absolutely lose your mind over this one. The effect it gives is flat-out amazing, and it just takes a few clicks rather than a few hours to do. (It comes with the CS6 beta, too!)]]>One of my favorite filters in Photoshop doesn't actually come with Photoshop CS5, but it's free to download from Adobe. It's called Pixel Bender, and the specific filter in it is called Oil Paint. If you ever wanted to give your photos that "artistic painterly" look, you'll absolutely lose your mind over this one. The effect it gives is flat-out amazing, and it just takes a few clicks rather than a few hours to do. (It comes with the CS6 beta, too!)]]>photography,matt,digital,effects,painting,photoshop,kloskowski,oil,filter,cs5An Unusual Cloning Tool in PhotoshopTue, 03 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +0000If you've ever used the Clone Stamp tool or even the Healing brush in Photoshop, you know they work amazingly well. However, if you've got a larger area to fix, sometimes the brushes can take a lot of time and still not give great results. In this video we're going to take a look at another alternative for cloning using a more unusual method.]]>If you've ever used the Clone Stamp tool or even the Healing brush in Photoshop, you know they work amazingly well. However, if you've got a larger area to fix, sometimes the brushes can take a lot of time and still not give great results. In this video we're going to take a look at another alternative for cloning using a more unusual method.]]>photography,light,matt,digital,cloning,photoshop,kloskowski,healing,filter,cs5Selection Secrets: Removing Fringes From Hair, Part 2Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:00:00 +0000In the second part of this 2-part series, Matt shows you a technique to break apart a complex selection into 2 areas using Photoshop CS5's Refine Edge and Defringing features. You'll learn which settings work best for easy-clean-edged selections and which areas work best for detailed or wispy hair selections. ]]>In the second part of this 2-part series, Matt shows you a technique to break apart a complex selection into 2 areas using Photoshop CS5's Refine Edge and Defringing features. You'll learn which settings work best for easy-clean-edged selections and which areas work best for detailed or wispy hair selections. ]]>photography,light,matt,digital,tips,photoshop,kloskowski,filter,selections,cs5Selection Secrets: Removing Fringes From Hair, Part 1Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:00:00 +0000In the first part of this 2-part series, Matt shows you a technique to break apart a complex selection into 2 areas using Photoshop CS5's Refine Edge feature. You'll learn which settings work best for easy-clean-edged selections and which areas work best for detailed or wispy hair selections. ]]>In the first part of this 2-part series, Matt shows you a technique to break apart a complex selection into 2 areas using Photoshop CS5's Refine Edge feature. You'll learn which settings work best for easy-clean-edged selections and which areas work best for detailed or wispy hair selections. ]]>photography,light,matt,digital,tips,photoshop,kloskowski,filter,selections,cs5Beams of LightMon, 12 Mar 2012 11:00:00 +0000This time around we'll revisit and oldie but a goodie in Photoshop: a trick to create some extra light beams using a simple filter to enhance scenes with a lot of trees or windows in them.]]>This time around we'll revisit and oldie but a goodie in Photoshop: a trick to create some extra light beams using a simple filter to enhance scenes with a lot of trees or windows in them.]]>photography,light,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,filter,cs5,beamsThe 3 Blend Modes You'll Use Most, Part 3Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:00:00 +0000In the final part of this series on blend modes in Photoshop, Matt continues with the last 2 blend modes you'll need to enhance contrast. They're actually very similar to each other, but there are some important differences that we'll take a look at so you'll know exactly which one to turn to.]]>In the final part of this series on blend modes in Photoshop, Matt continues with the last 2 blend modes you'll need to enhance contrast. They're actually very similar to each other, but there are some important differences that we'll take a look at so you'll know exactly which one to turn to.]]>photography,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,blend,cs5,mdoesThe 3 Blend Modes You'll Use Most, Part 2Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000In the second part of this series on blend modes in Photoshop, Matt introduces the 2nd blend mode you'll use often if you want to brighten parts of your photos and images. ]]>In the second part of this series on blend modes in Photoshop, Matt introduces the 2nd blend mode you'll use often if you want to brighten parts of your photos and images. ]]>photography,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,blend,modes,cs5The 3 Blend Modes You'll Use Most, Part 1Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000Blend modes are one of the coolest aspects of using Layers in Photoshop. But, there are so many of them (over 25!). How do you figure out which one to use? You don't. In the first part of this series, Matt will show you that you really only need 3 (maybe 4) blend modes to accomplish just about anything you want to do. We'll start with one of the most popular.]]>Blend modes are one of the coolest aspects of using Layers in Photoshop. But, there are so many of them (over 25!). How do you figure out which one to use? You don't. In the first part of this series, Matt will show you that you really only need 3 (maybe 4) blend modes to accomplish just about anything you want to do. We'll start with one of the most popular.]]>photography,light,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,filters,cs5Viewing Your Photos Full ScreenWed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000After teaching Photoshop at a live seminar one day, I realized one of the most-asked questions wasn't about a specific technique in Photoshop — instead it was about something I was doing to show off my photos after I was done working on them. In this video we'll take a look at all of the full screen options in Photoshop to make showing off your work easier, whether you're by yourself or with a group.]]>After teaching Photoshop at a live seminar one day, I realized one of the most-asked questions wasn't about a specific technique in Photoshop — instead it was about something I was doing to show off my photos after I was done working on them. In this video we'll take a look at all of the full screen options in Photoshop to make showing off your work easier, whether you're by yourself or with a group.]]>matt,photoshop,kloskowski,fullscreen,cs5Camera Raw SnapshotsWed, 18 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000One thing that Camera Raw doesn't have is versions. For example, what if you want to compare a black and white version of your photo with a color version? There's really no "official" way to do it in Photoshop. However, there is a feature called Snapshots that'll help out.]]>One thing that Camera Raw doesn't have is versions. For example, what if you want to compare a black and white version of your photo with a color version? There's really no "official" way to do it in Photoshop. However, there is a feature called Snapshots that'll help out.]]>camera,photography,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,raw,snapshots,cs5Brightening Dark FacesThu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000One of the hardest things to do in natural light portraits is to make sure that people have enough light on their faces — depending on the sun, available shade, and position of other people in the photo, sometimes faces can be too dark. Luckily there's a really simple way in Photoshop to help fix this after the fact.]]>One of the hardest things to do in natural light portraits is to make sure that people have enough light on their faces — depending on the sun, available shade, and position of other people in the photo, sometimes faces can be too dark. Luckily there's a really simple way in Photoshop to help fix this after the fact.]]>photography,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,shadows,brighten,cs5Vanishing Point FilterMon, 19 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0000The vanishing point filter helps you put things into perspective (Photoshop things, that is). Matt Kloskowski shows how the vanishing point filter works and provides some tips for its use.]]>The vanishing point filter helps you put things into perspective (Photoshop things, that is). Matt Kloskowski shows how the vanishing point filter works and provides some tips for its use.]]>photography,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,filter,vanish,cs5Sharpening for ResizingThu, 15 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0000Matt Kloskowski talks about why you may need to sharpen your photos - even if you are decreasing the size of your image - and then shows you how it's done in Photoshop.]]>Matt Kloskowski talks about why you may need to sharpen your photos - even if you are decreasing the size of your image - and then shows you how it's done in Photoshop.]]>photography,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,cs5,sharpen,resizingRemoving WrinklesMon, 12 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0000Matt Kloskowski shows how to minimize the impact of a subject's wrinkles in Photoshop without completely removing them using Content Aware and the Spot Healing Brush.]]>Matt Kloskowski shows how to minimize the impact of a subject's wrinkles in Photoshop without completely removing them using Content Aware and the Spot Healing Brush.]]>photography,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,wrinkles,removing,cs5Even More Puppet Warp TipsThu, 08 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0000It's worth spending extra time on especially cool features in Photoshop. In this episode Matt Kloskowski returns to puppet warp and provides keys to making the effect really effective. Watch the podcast to see how smart objects fit in.]]>It's worth spending extra time on especially cool features in Photoshop. In this episode Matt Kloskowski returns to puppet warp and provides keys to making the effect really effective. Watch the podcast to see how smart objects fit in.]]>photography,matt,smart,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,puppet,objects,warp,cs5Content Aware Scaling: DownscalingMon, 05 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0000Last time he explored Photoshop's content aware feature, Matt Kloskowski made a photo fit onto a larger canvas. This time he shows you how to resize an image for a smaller canvas without distorting key parts of your photo.]]>Last time he explored Photoshop's content aware feature, Matt Kloskowski made a photo fit onto a larger canvas. This time he shows you how to resize an image for a smaller canvas without distorting key parts of your photo.]]>photography,matt,digital,content,photoshop,kloskowski,aware,scaling,cs55 Tips for Layer StylesFri, 02 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0000Matt Kloskowski loves to provide lists of key tips for Photoshop users. In this podcast he provides 5 things you simply have to know about layer styles. Plus some bonus sub-tips.]]>Matt Kloskowski loves to provide lists of key tips for Photoshop users. In this podcast he provides 5 things you simply have to know about layer styles. Plus some bonus sub-tips.]]>photography,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,styles,layers,cs5Photoshop TV Scanline Retro EffectThu, 22 Sep 2011 10:00:00 +0000This time around we're digging in the retro vault for one of those Photoshop effects that's been around for a while but still used all the time: a TV scanline. It makes a great finishing effect for certain photos and images, and is easy to create and manipulate.]]>This time around we're digging in the retro vault for one of those Photoshop effects that's been around for a while but still used all the time: a TV scanline. It makes a great finishing effect for certain photos and images, and is easy to create and manipulate.]]>photography,matt,digital,content,photoshop,kloskowski,scale,aware,fill,scanlinesMore on Puppet Warp in Photoshop CS5Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:00:00 +0000Puppet Warp was released in Photoshop CS5, and I've gotta tell ya, it's one of those features I was "eh" about. Since then, I've grown A LOT more fond of the tool and have put it to several good uses. I can't say that it's my go-to tool in Photoshop, but when you see some of the potential that it has, I think you'll find yourself using it more and more.]]>Puppet Warp was released in Photoshop CS5, and I've gotta tell ya, it's one of those features I was "eh" about. Since then, I've grown A LOT more fond of the tool and have put it to several good uses. I can't say that it's my go-to tool in Photoshop, but when you see some of the potential that it has, I think you'll find yourself using it more and more.]]>photography,matt,digital,content,photoshop,kloskowski,puppet,warp,scale,aware,fillPhotoshop Compositing with Color and AtmosphereThu, 15 Sep 2011 10:00:00 +0000Last time I did a video based on a tutorial from my latest Photoshop book. This time around we'll talk about some changes we can make to the color and overall atmosphere of a photo that really help tie elements together to make them real.]]>Last time I did a video based on a tutorial from my latest Photoshop book. This time around we'll talk about some changes we can make to the color and overall atmosphere of a photo that really help tie elements together to make them real.]]>photography,color,matt,digital,content,photoshop,kloskowski,atmosphere,compositing,scale,aware,fillPhotoshop Compositing Basics with Smart ObjectsMon, 12 Sep 2011 10:00:00 +0000My book Photoshop Compositing Secrets recently came out. I thought I'd celebrate the book's release by doing a composite right here using one of the techniques I use all the time in the book — smart objects. They basically let us seamlessly blend a person into their background because we can continually go back and change the brightness and color within the image to match the background we put them in. Let's have a look.]]>My book Photoshop Compositing Secrets recently came out. I thought I'd celebrate the book's release by doing a composite right here using one of the techniques I use all the time in the book — smart objects. They basically let us seamlessly blend a person into their background because we can continually go back and change the brightness and color within the image to match the background we put them in. Let's have a look.]]>photography,matt,smart,digital,content,photoshop,kloskowski,objects,compositing,scale,aware,fillContent Aware Scale in Photoshop CS5Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0000Content Aware "Fill" made a big splash in Photoshop CS5. But what a lot of people didn't realize (especially if you skipped CS4 as an upgrade) is that you also got a feature called content aware scale. It's similar to fill, but it actually let's you extend your image on any side and fills in areas that it "thinks" will make the extension seamless. It's one of those you-have-to-see-it features, so let's take a look.]]>Content Aware "Fill" made a big splash in Photoshop CS5. But what a lot of people didn't realize (especially if you skipped CS4 as an upgrade) is that you also got a feature called content aware scale. It's similar to fill, but it actually let's you extend your image on any side and fills in areas that it "thinks" will make the extension seamless. It's one of those you-have-to-see-it features, so let's take a look.]]>photography,matt,digital,content,photoshop,kloskowski,scale,aware,fillIntroducing Mini BridgeMon, 11 Jul 2011 10:00:00 +0000One of Photoshop CS5's new features is Mini Bridge. It's a great way to access and open your photos from within a panel in Photoshop. This video explains how to use Mini Bridge and where it fits in as you're working in Photoshop's main editing window.]]>One of Photoshop CS5's new features is Mini Bridge. It's a great way to access and open your photos from within a panel in Photoshop. This video explains how to use Mini Bridge and where it fits in as you're working in Photoshop's main editing window.]]>photography,matt,digital,photoshop,bridge,kloskowski,cs5,minibridge5 Things You Need to Know About Filters in PhotoshopMon, 04 Jul 2011 10:00:00 +0000Photoshop has plenty of undocumented features - things that don't show up anywhere when you're working with a specific tool. In this video we're going to go through the Filter menu and look at some tips and tricks that simply make using filters easier.]]>Photoshop has plenty of undocumented features - things that don't show up anywhere when you're working with a specific tool. In this video we're going to go through the Filter menu and look at some tips and tricks that simply make using filters easier.]]>photography,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,filters,cs55 Things You Need to Know About the Gradient Tool in PhotoshopMon, 27 Jun 2011 10:00:00 +0000Photoshop has more undocumented features than you can imagine - things that simply don't show up anywhere when you're working with a tool. We're going to go through the Gradient tool and look at some hidden tips and tricks that make using it a lot easier.]]>Photoshop has more undocumented features than you can imagine - things that simply don't show up anywhere when you're working with a tool. We're going to go through the Gradient tool and look at some hidden tips and tricks that make using it a lot easier.]]>photography,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,tool,gradient,cs5Designing with the Puppet Warp tool in Photoshop CS5Mon, 16 May 2011 10:00:00 +0000Of all the new tools and features in Photoshop CS5, Puppet Warp has been one of the least-covered. It has a very specific use, but there are some pretty cool things you can do once you understand how it works. We'll take a basic look at it in this video.]]>Of all the new tools and features in Photoshop CS5, Puppet Warp has been one of the least-covered. It has a very specific use, but there are some pretty cool things you can do once you understand how it works. We'll take a basic look at it in this video.]]>photography,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,cs5,puppetwarpBeyond the Basics of HDR PhotographyMon, 09 May 2011 10:00:00 +0000Previously we covered the basics of using Merge to HDR Pro in Photoshop CS5. This video walks you through exactly what you'll need to finish those HDR photos and make 'em look their best. In fact, the post-processing and finishing techniques on your HDR photos are probably even more important than creating the HDR photo itself.]]>Previously we covered the basics of using Merge to HDR Pro in Photoshop CS5. This video walks you through exactly what you'll need to finish those HDR photos and make 'em look their best. In fact, the post-processing and finishing techniques on your HDR photos are probably even more important than creating the HDR photo itself.]]>photography,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,postprocessing,hdr,cs5Starting Out with HDR Photograph in Photoshop CS5Mon, 02 May 2011 10:00:00 +0000Photoshop's Merge to HDR Pro lets you combine several exposures of the same photo. The result is one super-photo with a ton of detail and range in both the shadows and highlights. It gives a cool look to the photo, too. This video looks at how to use it.]]>photography,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,hdr,cs5Enhancing Lighting EffectsWed, 16 Mar 2011 10:00:00 +0000Lighting can make or break a photo. With the Photoshop technique you'll learn in this week's video, you'll see how adding a simple spotlight effect to an existing light can give an extra degree of depth and dimension to your photo.]]>Lighting can make or break a photo. With the Photoshop technique you'll learn in this week's video, you'll see how adding a simple spotlight effect to an existing light can give an extra degree of depth and dimension to your photo.]]>photography,adobe,matt,digital,tv,photoshop,kloskowski,lighting,spotlight,cs5LAB SharpeningWed, 09 Mar 2011 11:00:00 +0000If you've been into digital photography, chances are you've seen a lot of different ways to sharpen. In this video we'll take a look at the Lab Sharpening method in Photoshop and you'll see exactly where it can fit in to help your photos.]]>If you've been into digital photography, chances are you've seen a lot of different ways to sharpen. In this video we'll take a look at the Lab Sharpening method in Photoshop and you'll see exactly where it can fit in to help your photos.]]>photography,adobe,matt,digital,tv,lab,photoshop,kloskowski,sharpening,cs5Texture MasksThu, 03 Mar 2011 11:00:00 +0000Textures can totally change the look and feel of an image. With Photoshop, you can make it look old and weathered or give that grunge feel to a photo. In this video you'll see that with just a few clicks you can add a texture from just about anything and make it totally adjustable by using a layer mask.]]>photography,adobe,matt,digital,tv,photoshop,kloskowski,cs5,texturesThe New Bridge Export PanelMon, 31 Jan 2011 11:00:00 +0000A feature that sneaked under the radar in Photoshop CS5 is the Export panel in Bridge. It let's us export photos (Raw or JPEG) into custom-sized JPEGs for photo sharing sites like Flickr, as well as creating presets for things like email and the web.]]>A feature that sneaked under the radar in Photoshop CS5 is the Export panel in Bridge. It let's us export photos (Raw or JPEG) into custom-sized JPEGs for photo sharing sites like Flickr, as well as creating presets for things like email and the web.]]>photography,design,adobe,matt,digital,tv,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,bride,export,cs5Fast Adjustment LayersMon, 24 Jan 2011 11:00:00 +0000In this video we'll look at a way to make adding adjustment layers a breeze. With some help from existing keyboard shortcuts, and the option to add your own, you'll have all of the power of adjustment layers using the same keystrokes that the regular adjustments use.]]>In this video we'll look at a way to make adding adjustment layers a breeze. With some help from existing keyboard shortcuts, and the option to add your own, you'll have all of the power of adjustment layers using the same keystrokes that the regular adjustments use.]]>photography,design,adobe,matt,digital,tv,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,adjustment,layers,cs5Visualizing SelectionsMon, 17 Jan 2011 11:00:00 +0000Selections are one of the most important features in Photoshop. Those little marching ants that we see can do a ton of things for us. However, sometimes those little marching ants are the problem. They're hard to see, and they make it difficult to visualize exactly what your selection is going to look like. We'll take a look at another way in this video.]]>Selections are one of the most important features in Photoshop. Those little marching ants that we see can do a ton of things for us. However, sometimes those little marching ants are the problem. They're hard to see, and they make it difficult to visualize exactly what your selection is going to look like. We'll take a look at another way in this video.]]>photography,design,adobe,matt,digital,tv,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,selections,cs5Sharpening Tip - One Size Does Not Fit AllMon, 20 Dec 2010 11:00:00 +0000This time around we'll take a look at how sharpening settings differ based on the size of the image.]]>This time around we'll take a look at how sharpening settings differ based on the size of the image.]]>photography,design,adobe,matt,digital,tv,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,sharpening,cs5Using Smart Collections in Bridge CS5Mon, 13 Dec 2010 11:00:00 +0000Smart Collections are an easy way to keep organized in Bridge CS5. By setting things up once, you're able to organize your photos and images automatically each time you add new ones to your library.]]>Smart Collections are an easy way to keep organized in Bridge CS5. By setting things up once, you're able to organize your photos and images automatically each time you add new ones to your library.]]>photography,design,adobe,matt,digital,tv,photoshop,bridge,kloskowski,peachpit,cs5Creating an iPad Interface: Leather Texture, Part 2Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:00:00 +0000Whether you're creating an interface for an iPhone, iPad or website, there are lots of tips and tricks to be learned from looking at current designs. In part 2 of this two-part series, we'll take a look at creating the stitching on our leather background.]]>Whether you're creating an interface for an iPhone, iPad or website, there are lots of tips and tricks to be learned from looking at current designs. In part 2 of this two-part series, we'll take a look at creating the stitching on our leather background.]]>photography,design,adobe,matt,digital,tv,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,interfaceCreating an iPad Interface: Leather Texture, Part 1Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:00:00 +0000Whether you're creating an interface for an iPhone, iPad or website, there are lots of tips and tricks to be learned from looking at current designs. In this two-part series we'll take a look at creating a leather texture with both depth and dimension.]]>Whether you're creating an interface for an iPhone, iPad or website, there are lots of tips and tricks to be learned from looking at current designs. In this two-part series we'll take a look at creating a leather texture with both depth and dimension.]]>photography,design,adobe,matt,digital,tv,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,interfaceFreeze it with LiquifyMon, 11 Oct 2010 04:00:00 +0000A little known feature of the Liquify tool keeps Liquify from working on specific parts of a photo. In this video you'll see where it comes in handy for a quick retouching exercise. You'll also see the negative effects and learn how to avoid them.]]>A little known feature of the Liquify tool keeps Liquify from working on specific parts of a photo. In this video you'll see where it comes in handy for a quick retouching exercise. You'll also see the negative effects and learn how to avoid them.]]>photography,matt,digital,tv,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,retouching,liquifyPrinting with Rounded CornersMon, 04 Oct 2010 04:00:00 +0000This time around we'll look at a quick tip for creating rounded corners on your photos for print, web, or even slideshow layouts.]]>This time around we'll look at a quick tip for creating rounded corners on your photos for print, web, or even slideshow layouts.]]>photography,printing,matt,digital,tv,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,roundedSpeeding Up the Liquify Tool for RetouchingMon, 27 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0000The Liquify tool rocks! But one of the hardest things about using it for retouching is that it's a bit slow and sluggish to respond. This tip will help make the tool a lot faster and easier to use.]]>The Liquify tool rocks! But one of the hardest things about using it for retouching is that it's a bit slow and sluggish to respond. This tip will help make the tool a lot faster and easier to use.]]>photography,matt,digital,tv,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,retouching,liquifyAll Kinds of Tips About LayersMon, 20 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0000Every once in a while I do a video that's just difficult to name. This is that video. The end result is a cool wedding (or portrait) layout, but I go over a bunch of layers tips that really help speed things up when working with a multi-layered document.]]>Every once in a while I do a video that's just difficult to name. This is that video. The end result is a cool wedding (or portrait) layout, but I go over a bunch of layers tips that really help speed things up when working with a multi-layered document.]]>photography,matt,digital,tv,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,layersLens Correction in Photoshop CS5Mon, 13 Sep 2010 04:00:00 +0000The new lens correction feature in Camera Raw is a lifesaver if you have perspective or distortion issues in your photos. In this video you'll see how lens correction works and how you can totally transform a photo from within the Camera Raw dialog.]]>The new lens correction feature in Camera Raw is a lifesaver if you have perspective or distortion issues in your photos. In this video you'll see how lens correction works and how you can totally transform a photo from within the Camera Raw dialog.]]>camera,photography,lens,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,correction,rawTaking a Photo from Start to Finish, Part 3Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:00:00 +0000In this 3-part series, Matt starts from scratch with a raw photo and walks you through the editing process in Adobe Camera Raw. In part 3, Matt shows you how to edit specific areas as well as do some quick retouching (yes -- retouching in Camera Raw!).]]>In this 3-part series, Matt starts from scratch with a raw photo and walks you through the editing process in Adobe Camera Raw. In part 3, Matt shows you how to edit specific areas as well as do some quick retouching (yes -- retouching in Camera Raw!).]]>camera,photography,matt,digital,tv,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,rawTaking a Photo from Start to Finish, Part 2Wed, 07 Jul 2010 06:00:00 +0000camera,photography,matt,digital,tv,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,rawTaking a Photo from Start to Finish, Part 1Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:00:00 +0000]]>camera,photography,matt,digital,tv,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,rawVignetting in Camera Raw CS5Tue, 01 Jun 2010 06:00:00 +0000camera,matt,tv,photo,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,raw,vignetting,cs5The New Grain Feature in CS5Mon, 24 May 2010 06:00:00 +0000camera,matt,tv,photo,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,noise,raw,graphics,grain,cs5Better Noise Reduction in Photoshop CS5Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000camera,matt,tv,photo,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,noise,raw,reduction,graphics,cs5Changes to Camera Raw Processing in CS5Mon, 03 May 2010 05:00:00 +0000camera,matt,tv,photo,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,raw,graphics,cs5Using Photoshop CS5's Improved Sharpen ToolThu, 15 Apr 2010 07:00:00 +0000photography,adobe,matt,digital,tv,photoshop,kloskowski,cs5,peachit,sharpenLayers Improvements in Photoshop CS5Wed, 14 Apr 2010 07:00:00 +0000photography,adobe,matt,digital,tv,photoshop,kloskowski,layers,cs5,peachitContent-Aware Fill in Photoshop CS5Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000matt,editing,tv,photo,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,graphics,cs5,contentawareCS5's Improved Selection ToolMon, 12 Apr 2010 18:54:00 +0000photography,adobe,matt,digital,photoshop,kloskowski,selection,tool,cs5White Balance and Color Correction Presets for JPEGsFri, 02 Apr 2010 06:00:00 +0000camera,matt,editing,tv,photo,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,raw,cs4,graphicsCreating Taped Edges Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:18:34 +0000matt,tv,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,cs4,tape,graphicsEvening Out Skin Tones Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:37:41 +0000photography,matt,digital,tv,tone,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,lighting,cs4,skin,filters,portraitsBrightness vs. ExposureFri, 08 Jan 2010 01:23:33 +0000camera,photography,exposure,matt,brightness,digital,tv,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,raw,cs4,adjustmentsFaking a Panorama in PhotoshopWed, 23 Dec 2009 00:46:59 +0000matt,effects,photo,photoshop,kloskowski,cs4,fake,panorama,panoramic,panoRemoving Dust & Speckles from Old PhotosThu, 17 Dec 2009 02:15:12 +0000matt,editing,image,tv,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,cs4,filterssRGB vs. Adobe RGBFri, 04 Dec 2009 06:52:24 +0000Enhancing Symmetry in Your PhotosTue, 01 Dec 2009 02:12:21 +0000matt,image,tv,effects,with,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,cs4,sharpening,symmetryAdjustment Brush 101Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:30:00 +0000camera,matt,editing,image,a,tv,with,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,raw,cs4,brush,adjustmentSharpening Workflow, Part 3Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:58:15 +0000printing photos and how you can add a little extra sharpening right before you print.]]>printing,matt,image,tv,effects,photo,with,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,cs4,sharpeningSharpening Workflow, Part 2Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:30:00 +0000In Part 2 of the Sharpening Workflow series, we'll look at how to apply some creative or selective sharpening if you have one area of a photo you really want to stand out.]]>photography,matt,image,digital,tv,photo,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,cs4,workflow,sharpeningSharpening Workflow, Part 1 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:30:00 +0000There are many options for sharpening photos in Photoshop and Camera Raw. In this video we're going to take a look at the workflow,
specifically where your sharpening should begin.]]>camera,adobe,matt,tv,effects,photo,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,rawRemoving Dark Circles Under the Eyes Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:30:00 +0000matt,editing,image,tv,photo,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,cs4,retouchAutomatically Make Your Photos Look Better in Camera Raw Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:30:00 +0000new,camera,adobe,matt,tv,effects,photo,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,dialog,raw,profile,featuresEdge Vignettes the Right WayFri, 28 Aug 2009 00:30:00 +0000edge,matt,tv,photo,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,repair,cs4,vignetting,vignetteCS4's Hue/Saturation DialogWed, 17 Jun 2009 09:34:00 +0000matt,photoshop,kloskowski,cs4,hue,saturationRemoving Distortion from Wide-Angle PhotosFri, 12 Jun 2009 13:41:00 +0000matt,photoshop,kloskowski,correction,distortion,wideangleHigh Dynamic Range Photography (HDR), Part 2Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:24:00 +0000exposure,matt,photoshop,kloskowski,cs4,hdr,photomatixQuick Portrait ThinningFri, 05 Jun 2009 13:40:00 +0000matt,free,photoshop,kloskowski,transformHigh Dynamic Range Photography (HDR), Part 1Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:24:00 +0000exposure,matt,photoshop,kloskowski,cs4,hdrCloning with a Preview in CS4Wed, 27 May 2009 17:23:00 +0000matt,cloning,photoshop,kloskowski,cs4,clone,tool,stampRich Black and WhitesFri, 22 May 2009 16:52:00 +0000and,black,color,matt,effects,photo,white,photoshop,kloskowski,cs4,tint,bwCS4's New Content Aware Scaling FeatureWed, 20 May 2009 17:23:00 +0000matt,content,photoshop,kloskowski,cs4,aware,scalingDouble Processing in Camera RawMon, 18 May 2009 17:14:00 +0000camera,matt,processing,photoshop,kloskowski,double,raw,cs4VibranceThu, 14 May 2009 17:22:00 +0000color,matt,photoshop,kloskowski,cs4,saturation,vibranceOn Image ControlsFri, 08 May 2009 19:51:00 +0000matt,image,photoshop,kloskowski,controlsBackground BlurFri, 01 May 2009 19:50:00 +0000photography,matt,digital,effects,photoshop,kloskowski,filter,blurColor Balancing Multiple Parts of a PhotoFri, 24 Apr 2009 18:40:00 +0000photography,color,editing,digital,white,photoshop,balanceGhosted Man EffectWed, 22 Apr 2009 18:40:00 +0000photography,editing,digital,photoshopPro Sports BackgroundFri, 17 Apr 2009 18:39:00 +0000photography,editing,digital,photoshop,background,gradientRestoring Torn Photos (video)Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:54:00 +0000recovery,photoshop,restoration,restoringMatt Kloskowski's Reasons to Upgrade to Photoshop CS4Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:34:00 +0000camera,las,matt,vegas,in,tv,world,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,raw,cs4,brush,panel,adjustment,adjustmentsPhotoshop CS4 Camera Raw Vignette TipTue, 23 Sep 2008 20:32:00 +0000camera,lens,las,matt,vegas,in,tv,world,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,raw,cs4,vignettingGrid View in Bridge CS4Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:30:00 +0000las,matt,vegas,in,tips,tv,world,photoshop,bridge,kloskowski,peachpit,grid,cs4,vview,gridviews,thumbnailsLightroom 2 Quick TipFri, 05 Sep 2008 20:31:00 +0000camera,color,2,las,matt,vegas,software,tv,world,lightroom,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,vendor,profiles,renderingUsing the Volume Browser in Lightroom 2Fri, 05 Sep 2008 20:31:00 +00002,las,matt,vegas,photos,tips,tv,world,2008,photo,lightroom,photoshop,drives,kloskowski,peachpit,managing,volume,browserAn Overview of Blend Modes - Part 2Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:28:00 +0000photography,matt,digital,tips,tutorial,class,tv,world,photo,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,blend,touchup,modesAn Overview of Blend Modes - Part 1Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:28:00 +0000photography,matt,digital,tips,tutorial,class,tv,world,photo,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,blend,touchup,modesBlending Photos Together (video)Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:27:00 +0000photography,matt,digital,tips,tutorial,class,tv,world,photo,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,blend,touchup,modesHow to Fix Chromatic Aberrations (video)Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:39:00 +0000color,colors,photoshop,correction,fix,aberrationsHow to Add a Brushed Border (video)Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:33:00 +0000matt,tools,photoshop,kloskowski,napp,border,brushedHow to Use the Filter Panel in Bridge CS3 (video)Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:46:00 +0000video,cs3,search,photoshop,bridge,peachpit,mp4,photoshopcs3,workflow,filterHow to Add Text on Top of Photos (video)Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:31:00 +0000design,video,graphic,cs3,photoshop,peachpit,mp4,imageeditingHow to Create Patterns in Photoshop CS3 (video)Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:51:00 +0000photography,design,adobe,video,tutorial,mp4,imageediting,effectHow to Create the Breakout Effect (video)Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:25:00 +0000photography,adobe,tutorial,cs3,photoshop,imageediting,effectUsing a Grid (video)Tue, 04 Sep 2007 20:33:00 +0000photography,pearson,digital,photoshop,peachpit,shortcut,gridlineHow to Create the Ray of Light Effect (video)Fri, 31 Aug 2007 18:56:00 +0000photography,adobe,video,technique,tutorial,cs3,photoshop,mp4,imageeditingHow to Use Photoshop CS3’s Auto Align Tool (video)Fri, 24 Aug 2007 18:24:00 +0000photography,adobe,video,images,photos,digital,effects,mp4,imageediting,techniquesHow to Create Lab Color Presets (video)Fri, 17 Aug 2007 18:40:00 +0000photography,color,adobe,video,management,lab,cs3,photoshop,mp4,imageeditingHow to Use the Script Menu with Layer Comps (video)Fri, 10 Aug 2007 18:48:00 +0000photography,adobe,video,automation,cs3,photoshop,mp4,imageediting,workflowHow to Use Bridge’s Slideshow Feature (video)Fri, 03 Aug 2007 19:05:00 +0000photography,adobe,video,cs3,photoshop,mp4,imageeditingA New Way to Flatten (video)Fri, 27 Jul 2007 19:00:00 +0000photography,adobe,video,cs3,photoshop,mp4,imageeditingHow To Use Photoshop's PDF Presentation tool (video)Fri, 20 Jul 2007 18:53:00 +0000adobe,video,images,pdf,photos,acrobat,mp4Using Smart Filters with the Shadow/Highlight Adjustment (video)Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:59:00 +0000adobe,editing,cs3,photoshop,imageediting,adjustment,filters,nondestructive,shadowhighlightHow to Use Adobe Camera Raw 4.1’s Clarity Slider (video)Fri, 06 Jul 2007 19:06:00 +0000photography,video,technique,cs3,photoshop,mp4,imageediting,workflow,pluginTop 10 Lightroom Features (video)Fri, 29 Jun 2007 18:52:00 +0000photography,adobe,video,matt,tips,tv,cs3,lightroom,photoshop,kloskowski,peachpit,mp4,workflowUsing the Refine Edges Dialog (video)Fri, 22 Jun 2007 18:57:00 +0000photography,design,adobe,editing,technique,imageediting,workflowResizing Images in Photoshop CS3 (video)Fri, 15 Jun 2007 18:47:00 +0000photography,adobe,video,editing,technique,mp4,imageediting,pixels,workflow,interpolationUsing Camera Raw Smart Objects (video)Fri, 08 Jun 2007 19:02:00 +0000photography,adobe,video,editing,technique,effects,mp4,imageediting,workflowSmart Objects & Adobe Photoshop (video)Wed, 06 Jun 2007 20:35:00 +0000matt,smart,tips,photoshop,peachpit,author,objects,koslowskiUsing the Clone Source Palette (video)Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:38:00 +0000photography,adobe,video,editing,technique,effects,painting,mp4,imageediting,workflowUsing Photoshop CS3's New Black and White Adjustment (video)Fri, 25 May 2007 18:35:00 +0000photography,adobe,video,editing,technique,effects,mp4,imageediting,workflowUsing The New, Improved Curves Tool (video)Fri, 18 May 2007 18:43:00 +0000photography,exposure,adobe,video,editing,technique,mp4,imageediting,workflowUsing the Script Events Manager in Adobe Photoshop (video)Thu, 17 May 2007 20:36:00 +0000adobe,matt,manager,photoshop,kloskowski,scripts,eventUsing Lens Correction in Adobe Photoshop (video)Thu, 17 May 2007 20:35:00 +0000lens,adobe,matt,photoshop,kloskowski,correction,filtersUsing Photoshop CS3's Quick Selection Tool (video)Fri, 11 May 2007 18:56:00 +0000photography,adobe,video,editing,technique,mp4,imageediting,workflowUsing Camera Raw 4’s Recovery Slider (video)Sat, 05 May 2007 18:34:00 +0000photography,adobe,video,technique,cs3,photoshop,mp4,imageediting,workflowHow to Use Bridge CS3’s Loupe View (video)Fri, 27 Apr 2007 18:37:00 +0000photography,adobe,photos,technique,cs3,photoshop,imageediting,workflowFrom Lightroom to Photoshop (video)Fri, 20 Apr 2007 18:49:00 +0000photography,design,adobe,technique,cs3,photoshop,imageediting,workflowMove Those Palettes! (video)Fri, 13 Apr 2007 19:04:00 +0000adobe,video,matt,technique,cs3,photoshop,kloskowski,napp,mp4,workflow,palettesAdobe Photoshop CS3 Vanishing Point Filter Improvements (video)Fri, 06 Apr 2007 19:03:00 +0000adobe,matt,cs3,photoshop,kloskowski,napp,point,perspective,filter,graphics,vanishingAutomation (video)Thu, 05 Apr 2007 20:26:00 +0000photography,design,adobe,creative,suite,graphic,photos,digital,automation,cs3,photoshop,crop,gang,scan,shortcuts,straightenHow To Use Smart Filters in Adobe Photoshop CS3 (video)Fri, 30 Mar 2007 19:01:00 +0000adobe,cs3,photoshop,imageediting,filters